Meaning of tectonically in English:
tectonically
adverb
See tectonic
‘This mountain is tectonically active and uplifts still occur here.’
- ‘New Zealand is a very tectonically active zone.’
- ‘This characteristic of the proposed scheme could make it suitable for less tectonically stable parts of the world provided enclaves of suitably thick crust are available.’
- ‘It is exceptionally fire-prone; has infertile soils; enjoys great biodiversity; and is tectonically stable.’
- ‘The latter is a tectonically active environment, where modern sedimentation is overwhelming the shelf.’
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